APPlications

Applications for the 2025 Nickel Christmas Market are now closed as all exhibitor spots have been filled

Add a little extra magic to your festive season by being part of something truly special!

Why Exhibit at the nickel market?

Portion of sales directly towards less privileged benefactors

Attract a diverse range of exhibitors who see the Nickel Christmas Market not just as a sales opportunity but as a chance to connect with a meaningful cause and an engaged community.

A platform with heart and community connection

Align your brand with a respected organisation making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and underprivileged children.

Tap into a loyal and community-minded customer base that appreciates supporting businesses that give back.

Showcase your products with purpose

Stand out from purely commercial markets by being part of an event that resonates with a deeper meaning.

Engage with customers who value ethical and community-focused businesses, creating meaningful connections.

Positive PR and brand association

Enhance your brand image by demonstrating social responsibility and contributing to a worthy cause, potentially gaining positive media attention and customer goodwill

Approximately 22,000 visitors over 12 days

Important Details

SetupAndPackup

Mark your calendars!

Exhibitors must be available to set up on Monday, 24 November 2025, and pack up on Monday, 08 December 2025.

Specific times will be provided. Only jewelers with sterling silver and gold jewelry are allowed to man their stalls inside.

FoodVendors

A valid Certificate of Acceptability (COA) is mandatory for all food exhibitors.
Only outside food vendors are permitted to manage their stalls

  • Food trucks operating fully on gas will receive preference.
  • Food trucks set up on Tuesday, 26 November '25
  • Food trucks may ONLY sell approved items.  Provide full menu on applicati
StallSpec

Stall fees include a table.  Specify your preference for a stall with or without a table and any special requirements such as power points or venue preferences.

  • Stall Size:  1.8 x 750
  • Tablecloths must touch the floor!!!
Fees01

Stall space is R1 000 each + 20% donations of your turnover. Food trucks/stalls outside are R1 000 each + 10% donation of your turnover.

  • Restaurant operator donates 17% of their turnover.

Special Considerations

Variety and Fairness

To ensure a dynamic market environment, we implement policies to avoid the repetition of exhibitors.

We aim to not approve more than 2 spaces per exhibitor to allow for a wider variety.

We do not guarantee the same venue/spot allocation as the previous year, especially not after two years in a row.

Application Form

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Our Process

One

Apply


Apply via the online application form
Selection takes place once a month until September

Two

Shortlist


Outcomes of the selection process will be made within two weeks after each monthly selection

Payment of stall fees to commence when approval is received.  

Max 3 downpayments of stall fees will be allowed.  

Non-payment of stall fees within the allocated time will result in the cancellation of your participation.

The decision of the selection committee is final

Three

Set-up/Break-Down


Exhibitors must be available on Monday, 24 November to set-up

Exhibitors must be available on Monday, 8 December to pack-up

Exhibitors from far that courier their products must ensure:

  • Products arrive no later than Monday, 24 November
  • Include a photograph of how the stall must be set-up
  • Supply an inventory list of items supplied
  • Collections of courier items after the market may be arranged for the Tuesday after the closure of the market
Four

Reconciliation


KWO aims to complete refund processing within three weeks following the conclusion of the Nickel Christmas Market.  No preferences will be given, and the necessary arrangements must be made by the exhibitor for other commitments they have.